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We reached Jerusalem at 15:00 hours. Jerusalem is known as a holy city in the world. It is the birthplace of three different religions (Judaism, Islam, Christianity) in the world. Jerusalem has been sacred to Judaism for roughly 3000 years, to Christianity for around 2000 years, and to Islam for approximately 1400 years. The 2000 Statistical Yearbook of Jerusalem lists 1204 synagogues, 158 churches, and 73 mosques within the city. Israel is ancient yet among the most developed country in the world.Read More

We reached Jerusalem at 15:00 hours. Jerusalem is known as a holy city in the world. It is the birthplace of three different religions (Judaism, Islam, Christianity) in the world. Jerusalem has been sacred to Judaism for roughly 3000 years, to Christianity for around 2000 years, and to Islam for approximately 1400 years. The 2000 Statistical Yearbook of Jerusalem lists 1204 synagogues, 158 churches, and 73 mosques within the city. Israel is ancient yet among the most developed country in the world.

Our new day began with the visit to the Mount of Olives from where Jesus ascended into heaven; his footprints are still to be seen on the floor of the church. Then we visited the Church of Pater Noster further down the hill. There, the garden and Church are surrounded by plaques depicting the Our Father in hundreds of different languages. We recited the prayer together in English, and Hindi. Then further on first seeing the striking image of the city of Jerusalem laid out before us. You see the beautiful image of the gold domed Dome of the Rock and the less vivid dome of the Holy Sepulchre. You see the Golden Gate, also referred to as the Beautiful Gate, closed awaiting the entrance of the Messiah to the Holy City. Our pilgrim group was snapping photos constantly, trying to capture this marvellous view.

7. Jerusalem- Panoramic view of the city which has mainly two parts- Old city and the new city. The old part also known as the City of David was built in 4th millennium BC. the entire city buildings are made of Limestone which is also called Jerusalem stone.The 4 quarters still exist peacefully inside the old city- Jewish , Christians, Armenians & Muslims.8. The Last Supper- Below is the picture where we can see the place of the last supper where Jesus was believed to have his supper with his 12 disciples and announced that one of them would betray him.9. The Western Wall- a wall constructed as a part of the expansion of second Jewish temple in 19 BCE by Harod the great. This is located in the old city of Jerusalem.

Most people think visiting Jerusalem is only for the devout Christian. Well, I'd say think again! 'Cuz at this Holy Land, there's so much to explore, so much that's beyond religion, that's beyond any faith, that makes you believe, in just about anything possible!So however much I may describe Jerusalem, it'll still be less. we were marvelled by the archaeological beauty of the city that unravelled before our eyes in amazement as we visited the key religious and historical spots that Jerusalem is known for; from the Garden of Gethsemane to Manger Square and Church of the Nativity (the birthplace of Jesus Christ) to the Western (Wailing) Wall, Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross) to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Jewish temple to the Dome of Rock; this land is beyond the imagination and religious bindings of man! Because you see there are hardly any places in this world where three major religions find solace at one single point, proving God's will.